There are 4 ways to get from Chișinău to Galați by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Oancea
best- Take the bus from Chişinău Centru to Vama Oanceabus
- Take the bus from Oancea to Galaţibus
5h 22mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chisinau to Unghenitrain 401
- Take the train from Nicolina Hm. to Galaţitrain Cluj Napoca - Galaţi / ...
10h 20m$30–36Drive 220.8 km
- Drive from Chișinău to Galațicar 220.8 km
3h 4m$36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Chisnau South to Vama Galațibus
6h 17m$61–69
Chișinău to Galați by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chișinău to Galați is to train which costs $29 - $40 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chișinău to Galați is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chișinău to Galați. However, there are services departing from Chişinău Centru and arriving at Galaţi via Oancea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Chișinău to Galați. However, there are services departing from Chisinau and arriving at Galaţi via Ungheni and Nicolina Hm.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
The distance between Chișinău and Galați is 251 km. The road distance is 220.8 km.
The best way to get from Chișinău to Galați without a car is to bus via Oancea which takes 5h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Chișinău to Galați, including transfers.
Chișinău to Galați bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, depart from Chişinău Centru station.
Chișinău to Galați train services, operated by Moldovan Railways (CFM), depart from Chisinau station.
The best way to get from Chișinău to Galați is to bus via Oancea which takes 5h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $40 and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Chișinău, Moldova and Galați, Romania?
You can take a bus from Chişinău Centru to Galaţi via Vama Oancea and Oancea in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chisinau to Galaţi via Ungheni and Nicolina Hm. in around 10h 20m.
- Phone
- (+373) 22 83 33 33
- cfm@railway.md
- Website
- Moldovan Railways (CFM)
Train from Chisinau to Ungheni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- Moldovan Railways (CFM)
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Nicolina Hm. to Galaţi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–25
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +373 22 542-185
- autogara@mtc.md
- Website
- autogara.md
Bus from Chişinău Centru to Vama Oancea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- autogara.md
Bus from Chisnau South to Vama Galați
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- autogara.md
- Phone
- +4-0746452854
- Website
- samsongroup.autogari.ro
Bus from Oancea to Galaţi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- samsongroup.autogari.ro
- Phone
- 0758 374 783
- Website
- intersaam.ro
Bus from Oancea to Galaţi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- intersaam.autogari.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Chișinău to Galați bus services, operated by Chisinau Bus Station, arrive at Vama Oancea station.
Chișinău to Galați train services, operated by Moldovan Railways (CFM), arrive at Ungheni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chișinău to Galați is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Chișinău to Galați.
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